Population-based Approaches To Physical Activity Promotion: Improving The Evidence For Website-delivered Interventions
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$292,639.00
Summary
As most Australians do not engage in sufficient physical activity to achieve health benefits, effective low-cost programs are needed. Computerised programs delivered via the Internet can provide unique personally-relevant activity information for individuals, can effectively reach large numbers of people and can help them to increase activity levels. This research will evaluate website-delivered physical activity programs and will find ways of improving their reach, appeal and effectiveness.
Developing Innovative, Effective And Evidence-based Dietary Interventions For Prevention And Treatment Of Child Obesity
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$288,650.00
Summary
Obesity rates for Australian children continue to rise. Reversing this trend remains a key challenge in establishing a strong foundation early in childhood for a long and healthy life. How to help children and families balance food intake with activity levels in order to achieve and maintain a healthy weight remains unclear. This research program aims to inform best practice about which food patterns and dietary advice are more best in helping families eat well and reverse the obesity epidemic.
The Epidemiology And Control Of Sexually Transmitted Infections Within Australia.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$387,489.00
Summary
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) such as chlamydia are increasing. Without effective vaccines, STIs can only be controlled by behavioral or screening interventions. This program of research will help us understand how STIs such as chlamydia, Mycoplasma genitalium, HPV and bacterial vaginosis spread among Australians and will help us to determine how best to control them.